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R527 HHR

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,989 mi
Last recorded50,989 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 HHR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2017 50,989 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 50,987 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 45,936 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,143 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 43,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,241 miles

patches of surface corosion on under side

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,651 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,075 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 27,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,632 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,020 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,585 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 14,536 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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R527 HHR is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R527 HHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R527 HHR registered?

R527 HHR is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R527 HHR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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